Side Dish

Easy No-Cook Southern Buttermilk Caesar Dressing

Name: Easy No-Cook Southern Buttermilk Caesar Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: About 3/4 cup dressing
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Preferably full-fat; 1/4 cup buttermilk, For creaminess and tang; 40 grams parmesan cheese, Freshly grated; 1 clove garlic, Minced finely; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, Freshly squeezed; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard (optional); black pepper, To taste (optional); salt, To taste (optional)

A creamy no-cook Southern twist on classic Caesar dressing using tangy buttermilk, perfect for salads and as a side dish accompaniment. Quick to prepare with simple ingredients and bold flavors.

By SociaCook Kitchen · September 22, 2026

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Easy No-Cook Southern Buttermilk Caesar Dressing

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

Rest / other10 min

Total time20 min

Servings6About 3/4 cup dressing

DifficultyEasy

What you’ll need

Ingredients

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Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise, Preferably full-fat
1/4 cup buttermilk, For creaminess and tang
40 grams parmesan cheese, Freshly grated
1 clove garlic, Minced finely
2 tablespoons lemon juice, Freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dijon mustard (optional)
black pepper, To taste (optional)
salt, To taste (optional)

One step at a time

Let’s make it

Dressing
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
Dressing
Add the minced garlic and freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture and whisk until fully combined.
Dressing
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste, whisking again to blend all flavors evenly.
Dressing
Refrigerate the dressing for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if pressed for time.

A little kitchen wisdom

Tips & notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Adjust buttermilk amount for desired dressing thickness. Perfect over crisp romaine or as a dip for vegetables.